The 63 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 63A4(C/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. Collectors often search for this type of item as a Distinctive Unit Insignia, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 63rd Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) was constituted in the Regular Army on 10 December 1917 and organized at Fort Worden, Washington. Initially formed as a part of the Coast Artillery Corps, the regiment was tasked with harbor defense and later specialized in anti-aircraft operations. During World War I, the unit served in the United States, providing coastal and anti-aircraft defense. In the interwar period, the regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, reflecting the evolving nature of air defense. During World War II, the 63rd Coast Artillery Regiment (AA) was deployed to various locations, including the Pacific Theater, where it provided anti-aircraft protection for key installations and participated in several campaigns. The regiment was eventually inactivated following the end of World War II as part of the postwar drawdown and reorganization of the Army’s air defense forces.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 63rd Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/63rd_Coast_Artillery_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 63rd Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/63ca.htm